JULY 16, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Division Over Locarno Talks in London. Impact: The failure to reach a decision on the Locarno Talks led to a chain reaction that resulted in decades of diplomatic confusion, eventually inspiring a new genre of avant-garde theater: 'The Miscommunication Plays.'. Fact: Did you know that indecision can actually be a form of decision? It’s just a really bad one!.
• Headline: Berkshires Floral Show Celebrates 43rd Year. Impact: The floral show in the Berkshires sparked a nationwide obsession with gardening, ultimately leading to the Great Tulip Frenzy of 1932, where people were literally fighting over bulbs.. Fact: Fun fact: floral shows are just a way for people to show off their gardening skills while secretly judging each other's plant choices. It’s like a catwalk, but for daisies!.
• Headline: ROOSEVELT SAILS UP COAST SWIFTLY; Spanking Breeze on Perfect Day Drives His Schooner 35 Miles at Good Speed. ANCHORS AT SEAL HARBOR Steering Into Shallows, He Plays Hide and Seek With Flotilla for Half an Hour.. Impact: Roosevelt's leisurely sailing trip not only relaxed him but also inspired countless future politicians to adopt sailing as a strategic retreat tactic, leading to a bizarre trend of politicians using yachts to dodge hard questions.. Fact: Pro tip: If you can't handle the political heat, just take a yacht trip. Who will question you when you're out at sea, sipping cocktails?.
• Headline: Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. Impact: The U.S. retaining destroyers while Britain did the same led to an arms race that eventually made the term 'destroyer' synonymous with 'ineffective peacekeeping strategy' in diplomatic circles.. Fact: Did you know that in naval terms, 'destroyers' are meant to protect? Irony is truly the best ship in the fleet!.
• Headline: 3 Fliers Killed in Brazil As Planes Collide in Air. Impact: The tragic plane crash in Brazil caused a temporary halt in military aviation programs, which ironically led to the invention of safer aircraft designs in the following years. Sometimes tragedy really does lead to innovation!. Fact: Tragedy in aviation reminds us that flying is still safer than riding a roller coaster, but only just!.
• Headline: Bank for North China. Impact: The establishment of a central bank for North China set off a series of financial regulations that inadvertently led to a black market for yuan, proving once again that regulations are just invitations for creative workarounds.. Fact: Fun fact: Central banks are like that friend who offers to manage your finances but ends up just borrowing money from you instead!.
• Headline: ELIZABETH GROSS WED; Daughter of Allentown Mayor !s Bride of Henry Wickstrom,. Impact: Elizabeth Gross's marriage to Henry Wickstrom sparked a minor societal shift where people began to see weddings as the ultimate status symbol, leading to extravagant ceremonies that made royal weddings look like backyard barbecues.. Fact: Did you know that weddings are just a way to spend a fortune on a single day, while everyone pretends they care about your love story?.
• Headline: MRS. ROOSEVELT LUNCHEON GUEST; Mr. and Mrs. John Boettiger Entertain for Her at the Biltmore Hotel.. Impact: Mrs. Roosevelt's luncheon attendance cemented her status as a social icon and inspired future First Ladies to host their own luncheons—most of which turned into glorified gossip sessions.. Fact: Who knew that the fate of the nation could hinge on the quality of hors d'oeuvres served at a luncheon?.
• Headline: JERSEY RAISES MILK PRICE; Boost at Farms Will Not Be Passed On to Consumers.. Impact: The milk price hike in Jersey created a ruckus that led to a nationwide dairy crisis, prompting a wave of veganism that would eventually lead to the rise of almond milk, which has never been the same since.. Fact: Isn't it ironic? People raise prices on milk but still expect you to keep calm and carry on with your cereal. Cheers to inflation!.